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Breanna Stewart sets WNBA record with 3rd 40-point game this season, Liberty beats Fever 100-89

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help the New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 100-89 on Sunday and set a franchise record for wins in a season. New York (24-6) has won six games in a row and 10 of its last 11. Stewart, who scored 45 points in a 90-73 win over the Fever on May 21 and a 43-point performance against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, became the first player in WNBA history to score at least 40 points three times in the same season. Stewart joins Diana Taurasi (4) and Maya Moore (3) as the only players to top the 40-point plateau three times in their career. Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Liberty, Betnijah Laney scored 12 and Sabrina Ionescu 10. Courtney Vandersloot scored just four points on 1-of-7 shooting but finished with 14 assists. Ionescu hit two 3-pointers, giving her 101 made 3s this year to join Taurasi and Kelsey Plum as the only players in league history with 100-plus 3s in a single seas...

Zevra Therapeutics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (ZVRA) on Monday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its second quarter.The Celebration, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share.The specialty pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $8.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZVRA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZVRASource

PDS Biotechnology: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — PDS Biotechnology Corporation (PDSB) on Monday reported a loss of $11.5 million in its second quarter.The Florham Park, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for a loss of 37 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PDSB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PDSBSource

Gamida Cell: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Gamida Cell Ltd. (GMDA) on Monday reported a loss of $31.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Boston-based company said it had a loss of 31 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GMDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GMDASource

Empowering education: AI technology set to transform classrooms as students return to school

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

Students and their families are getting ready to go back to school and this year, students are getting some high-tech help that promises to bring benefits to the classroom.As the start of another school year arrives, students will have time to hit the books and study, but with the help of artificial intelligence, they would be able to expand their minds even more than before. CEO and founder of WURRLYedu, a platform that curates lesson plans for music education, Nadine Levitt said AI technology is used to mimic human cognitive power.“It basically is some kind of computer or some kind of a machine that’s mimicking human behavior, but a very narrow scope, so it’s not we’re not talking terminator or anything like that,” she said. “We’re not talking general intelligence — where somebody is like a robot and is somewhat the equivalent or better than a human, this is more of a narrow scope, it’s one or two tasks that are able to [think ...

Air conditioning concerns arise as Polk County Schools reopen

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – Teachers and students in Polk County are facing a steamy situation as the academic year commences, concerns about air conditioning issues are gripping the region, prompting the Polk Education Association to take a stance.Amidst rising temperatures, the Polk Education Association has filed a class action grievance against the school board, addressing the alleged negligence in addressing air conditioning issues during the summer break. With the heat index soaring, the association’s move comes as a clear indication of mounting frustration.Throughout the scorching summer months, the Polk County School District seemingly had ample time to tackle the reported air conditioning outages that have plagued their educational institutions. In their bid to find a solution, the association is advocating the district to ensure that temperature control units are set to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius), a move that they believe would provi...

Latvian prime minister announces resignation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš announced his resignation Monday, days after his government coalition fell apart.Kariņš told his center-right New Unity party that he plans to submit a letter of resignation to Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Thursday and he invited the party to nominate a new candidate for prime minister.On Friday, Kariņš announced he was going to dissolve New Unity’s coalition with the National Alliance and the United List parties after they rejected his plans for a ministerial reshuffle, according to local media. When announcing his resignation, Kariņš accused the coalition partners of “blocking work for welfare and economic growth.”On Friday, Kariņš said he was already in negotiations with other parties, including the Progressive Party and the Union of Greens and Farmers, about a new coalition. He initially said he would remain in charge of the new government, saying he would devote all of his “time and energy to ...

Dunkin’ is releasing boozy versions of their iced coffees and teas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

New York (CNN) — It’s true: Dunkin’ is turning two of its most popular drinks into boozy beverages.After setting the internet abuzz last week, Dunkin’ will officially announce Monday the debut of Dunkin’ Spiked Iced Coffees and Iced Teas, which are both scheduled to roll out in the coming weeks.The two malt-based beverages, scheduled for an early September release, will feature eight flavors between them, all based on the chain’s iced coffee and tea flavors.Dunkin’ is joining a crowded field of soft drinks going hard. It’s part of the growing trend of ready-to-drink beverages hitting shelves as consumers crave new combinations of their favorite flavors.With the increasing competition, the category is growing: Sales of RTDs amassed more than $10 billion in US sales over the past 12 months, a 7% increase from the prior year, according to a new NIQ report.However, the Dunkin’ brand could help it stand out.“Like other well known non-alcoholic brands, Dunkin...

Oprah brings supplies at Maui shelter, calls for more aid to fire-ravaged evacuees

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

By REBECCA BOONE (Associated Press)Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters. Oprah Winfrey has visited an emergency shelter on the fire-ravaged island of Maui to highlight the plight of evacuees.Hawaii News Now reports that Winfrey said on her visit Sunday that it’s critical that aid gets to residents fast. The TV icon is also a part-time Maui resident.Winfrey warned that news crews will eventually depart from the destruction, while the world will move on. But she said that “we’re all still going to be here trying to figure out what is the best way to rebuild … I will be here for the long haul, doing what I can.”Winfrey spoke outside the ...

Coast Guard searches for 4 missing divers off the Carolinas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:27:57 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said it is searching for four divers who disappeared Sunday off the Carolinas. The four men did not resurface after diving from a pleasure craft named Big Bill’s. The Coast Guard said Sunday in a news release that the vessel was about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Cape Fear, North Carolina, and about 63 miles (101 kilometers) east of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.The many shipwrecks off the coasts of both states are a popular draw for divers. The area is known for hundreds of shipwrecks and is called the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”The Coast Guard said it has sent several aircraft and boats to search for the divers. The Associated Press